64-09-03: Aileron Mass Balance Weight Arm

64-09-03 de HAVILLAND: Amdt. 718 Part 507 Federal Register April 22, 1964. Applies to All Model DHC-2 "Beaver" Aircraft. Compliance required as indicated. As a result of cracks and corrosion found on the aileron mass balance weight arm C2WA151 and C2WA152 or C2WA127 and C2WA128, accomplish the following inspection within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 475 hours' time in service, and thereafter within 500 hours' time in service from the last inspection. (a) Inspect the aileron mass balance weight arm on each aileron for cracks and corrosion, particularly around welds, using a dye penetrant and a 10-power magnifying glass, or an FAA-approved equivalent inspection. Prior to inspection, remove all paint (using a paint solvent which will not have a deleterious effect upon the base metal), grease and dirt from all surfaces involved. (b) If cracks or corrosion are found, replace the part witha new part of the same part number, or an equivalent, approved by the Chief, Engineering and manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region, or make a repair approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region. This is to be accomplished before further flight, except that one flight may be made in accordance with the provisions of CAR 1.76 for the purpose of obtaining these repairs. (de Havilland Engineering Bulletin Series "B", No. 17, dated November 20, 1959, available from de Havilland Aircraft of Canada, Ltd., Toronto, Canada, covers this same subject.) This directive effective May 22, 1964.